Shade mounting for outswinging windows



Oct. 16, 1945. c. H. SHIRLEY n. VSHADE MOUNTING FOR QUTSWINGING WINDOWS Filed Feb. ze, 1944 2 Sheets-Sheet l dife/wey,

nyvENToR. f //e l Oct.,16, 1945. c. H. SHIRLEY SHADE MOUNTING FOR OUTSWINGING WINDOWS 4 Filed Feb. 2e, 1944 2 sheets-sheet 2y Patented Oct. 16, 1945 SHADE MOUNTING FOR OUTSWINGING i l WINDOWS YCliffordH.. Shirley, Nutley, N. J., assignorto The` I Columbia. Mills, Inc., New York, N. Y., a corporation of New York `Application February 26, 1794.4,.Serial No. 524,118 'f2 claims. (c1. 16o-27) In general, vmy invention relates to outswinging window assemblies and more particularly to a shade mounting whereby the conventional shade may be used either as arwndow shade, or as an awning when the window is swung to open position."

One of the prime objects of the invention'is to provide an integrated window unit construction having means forl mounting yconventional shades and in such manner that they will be out l of sightand protected from dust and moisture when not in use.v f

Another object is to provide a` Iwindow `con struction having windows of the out'swingingtype and provide means whereby the usual window shade may be utilized as a free swinging adjustable shade for controlling light in the conventional manner, or detachably connected to the outswinging window to serve as an awning when the window is swung outwardly and is held in such position, or as an insulator in cold weather to prevent circulation ofair between the window and the drawn shade.

A further object is to provide an assembly by means of which the window shade is protected from the wind and elements when utilized as an awning, and which can be very quickly and easily attached and detached from the sash when desired.

Other objects and corresponding advantages,v

such for example, as durability, comparative economy in manufacture and assembly, ease of installation, and an attractive appearance, will be apparent to those skilled in the art, upon an examination of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing the window shade attached to the outswung sash and serving as an awning, the screen being shown in lowered position;

Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. l with the sash closed and the window shade used in the conventional manner;

Fig. 3 is a front elevational view with the lower sash omitted, the upper sash being shown in partially open position with a portion broken away, the screen being in lowered position;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional detail illustrating one method of anchoring the end of the shade to the sash; and

Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary view from the inside looking out, and illustrating one method of anchoring the lower end of. the screen.

The window frame illustrated in the accompanying drawings is of standard design, it is of the outswinging type and comprises Va sill 3 mountedon side jambs S inthe usual manner, with a head jamb Ill connecting the upper ends'of the side jambs, and a cross bar II spans the window opening to divide it as desired. A head casing- I 2 'forms' a trim for the Window frame, and a drip cap` I 3' is provided therein as usual.

The uppersash I4 is hingedly connected, at its upper end, to the head casing I2 by means of hinges I5, the upper end stile of said sash having a projecting shoulder I6, which, when the sash is in closed position, extends into a groove I'I provided in the head jamb I0, and a resilient gasket 'I8 is' provided in said groove to form a tight, weatherproof joint thereat.

The lower end of the sash I4 is also shouldered as at I9., the end section being slightly beveledto provide a ltight weatherproof joint with the shouldered portion 20 of the cross bar when the sash is closedf.' y vOne or more pins 2l are provided on the sash I4 at a point intermediate its length, and jointed arms 22 are Apivotally connected to the sash and window frame respectively and serve to hold the sash in outswung position.

The lower sash 23 is hung in exactly the same manner as inthe sash III, both sash engage the blind stop B, and the jointed arm 24 is also of the same general construction and serves the same purpose as the arm 22.

A compartment 25 is provided in the frame above the head jamb I0 and spaced apart spring -tensioned shade rollers 26 and 2'I respectively are mounted therein, the mounting being of conventional design, and the interior trim 28 of the room is hinged as at 29 to provide ready access to the compartment.

A conventional window shade 30 is wound on the roller 26, and a screen cloth 3l is wound on the roller 21, this shade and screen being Vertically adjustable to form an awning and insect proof closure for the .window opening as will be hereinafter described.

The head jamb I0 is formed with elongated slits 32 and 33 respectively, to accommodate theV also tensions the shade, the shade bearing against the cap 38 provided on the one edge of the slit 32. The hinged arm 22 serves to hold the window in outswung position, and inasmuch as the shade lies against the inside of the window, it is more or less protected from heavy winds and foreign matter, also from snow, rain, and weather.

Grooves '39 are ,provided in the side jambe of `the frameand accommodate the edges of the screen 3i which travel therein, the bottom edgel of the screen being formed with a bar 40, and locking means C are providedonsaid'bargsaid means comprising cylindrical housings 4i and" spring actuated plungers 42 are provided in said housings, these plungers registering with and env "the entire Window opening will be completely and effectivelyk screened. rIhe locking means can be of any zdesedpesign, zonesuitable structure being shown :in Patent No. 2,027,579 for #Venetian biind aottom rail bracket, granted January 14, 19.36.'

The arrangement describedfprovides for Vthe control .of light and ventilation. The shade serves ,either as a conventional window zshade, insulator, kor 4as an awning, and the yscreen effectively closes the opening against vtiies and insects. f

The combination has :many advantages, it is a compact, 'pre-assembled window unit, it including a window shade that .can also be lused as an awning, and a screen is provided to exclude flies and ,insects when tnewindow is open, the

operating mechanism is entirely concealed from view, it is protected from dust, dirt and moisture, and it is readily accessible for adjustment, repair or replacement by merely raising the hinged strip 28.

From the foregoing description it will be obvious that I have perfected a Very simple, practical and inexpensive window unit including a combination shade and screen arrangement, which can be easily manufactured and assembled,

and which is effective for use as a shade, awning or insulating means.

What I claim is:

1. In combination with a window frame having -outswinging sash, hingedly connected at its upper end a compartment provided in the upper end of the frame, an elongated slit in the bottom wall of the compartment and open to said frame, an individual spring tensioned roller journaled in the compartment, a shade wound on said roller with the unwound portion extending through said slit, and anchoring means provided on the lower end of the sash and to which the free end of the shade is -detachably anchored to form an .awm'ng when the sash is swung to open position.

2. In combination with a window framezhaving outswinging sash hingedly .connected at its :upper edge, a compartment provided above the head jamb of `the frame, a spring tensioned roller jour. naled inthe compartment, a :shade .mounted on said roller, a longitudinally disposed slit pmvided in the head jamb and through which the unwound free end of the shade depends, .a smooth surfaced shoe attached to one edge .of the-shade slit and over which V.the shade slides as the roller is operated, and anchoring means provided on the lower end of the hinged sash and to which :the free swing-ing end of the vshade vis mietachaioly connected to form an awning when the Vfwnislow is swung and secured in open position.

CLIFFORD 

